Cycling holidays in the Netherlands offer cyclists some of the best cycling experiences in Europe. Cycling is intrinsically linked to the Dutch way of life as much as cheese, tulips, and windmills. There is a fantastic network of cycle paths that connects densely populated cities with green landscapes and coastal paths.
The endless fields of tulips, traditional windmills, selection of cheeses, and warm hospitality make Holland a cycling paradise. The long-distance routes also connect the Netherlands with neighbouring Germany and Belgium.
Several key routes go through the Netherlands that is perfect for a cycling holiday. The Ijsselmeer is one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. The lake extends for over 400 kilometres and shows the best of the Dutch landscape with stop-offs in Amsterdam and Hardenwijk along the way.
If you are looking for a unique way of seeing the Netherlands by bike, then consider going on a Bike and Boat cycling holiday. You do not have to unpack every day or travel from hotel to hotel, but instead, make use of Holland's extensive waterway network to explore different towns and cities.
Picturesque Amsterdam is also the starting point of many of our cycling holidays. The capital of the Netherlands is one of Europe's best cycling cities and the cycle network connects to places like Delft, Rotterdam and Zaandam. If you have never been to Holland before, then this is an ideal tour to get to the heart of the country.
Cycling holidays are an excellent way to see new places and ride between cities and there is no added pressure on getting to the hotel in the fastest time possible.
We have a wide selection of cycle tours to choose from available across Europe, but several key themes are constant throughout.
We've highlighted several reasons why you should go on a self-guided cycling holiday in our overview video.
If you have never been on a full-service self-guided cycling holiday like this before or are used to organising everything yourself, our short video will give you an idea of what to expect on a cycle tour with us.
